Christopher Vernon

Critic
DISC Type : C

IT Consultant at Strategic Decisions

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Christopher is a strategic IT consultant specializing in cloud security, infrastructure modernization, and risk management for SMBs. Holding CISSP and PMP certifications, he aligns technology with business goals to meet NIST and ISO standards, drawing on an MS from Old Dominion University.


He has a proven track record of delivering cloud migration strategies that have reduced client costs by up to 25%.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Critic

Negotiator

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Security & Compliance
He specializes in delivering secure cloud solutions that meet rigorous NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001 standards, backed by his CISSP certification.
IT Modernization
Focuses on upgrading enterprise infrastructure and leading cloud migrations for SMBs to improve performance, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance.
IT Governance
Guides C-suite decision-making by aligning technology investments with business objectives, focusing on risk management and budget optimization.

Media Appearances

Christopher has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2015
IT Consultant at Strategic Decisions
2-2013 - 12-2022
Professional Services Engineer at Electronic Systems, Inc.
7-2006 - 2-2013
Director at Hampton University
6-1998 - 6-2006
Various Positions at Hampton University

Education

2002 - 2006
MS from Old Dominion University
1994 - 1998
BS from Hampton University

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Insights For Selling To Christopher

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christopher is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christopher

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christopher move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Christopher take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Christopher

Personality Compatibility


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